Neuron Structure and Function

Front

Neurons are part of which system?

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Nervous System

Front

The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.

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Myelin Sheath

Front

What is the part of a neuron that transmits signals to other cells?

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Axon Terminal

Front

What is the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus?

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Cell Body

Front

The correct direction of the neural impulse within one neuron.

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Dendrite to Axon Terminal

Front

This part of the neuron receives chemical messages from the neurotransmitters of other neurons.

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Dendrites

Front

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

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neurotransmitter

Front

The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another. It is where communication occurs between an axon and dendrite.

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synapse

Front

This is the electrical message that travels down an axon when a neuron is firing

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nerve impulse

Front

What is another name for a nerve cell?

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Neuron